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By Jide Olaniran The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 is to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. Gender equality is a fundamental human right and a necessary foundation for a peaceful and sustainable world. A few months ago, the Lagos State Government unveiled its plan to embark on a financial inclusion and empowerment programme for indigent women in hard-to-reach communities as an integral part of the SDGs. At the unveiling, the Special Adviser to the Governor on SDG, Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih-Awokoya said that the programme would inculcate financial literacy as a form of promoting human…

 Super Eagles’ Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle has named goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Kayode Bankole, defenders William Ekong, Calvin Bassey and Olaoluwa Aina, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen and Simon Moses in his final list of 23 players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Also in the final list are defenders Bruno Onyemaechi and Bright Osayi-Samuel, midfielders Raphael Onyedika and Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi, and forwards Samuel Chukwueze and Sadiq Umar. Czech Republic-based defender Igoh Ogbu makes the final cut, alongside home-based midfielder Papa Daniel Mustapha, and Belgium-based forward Tolu Arokodare.…

In Nigeria’s thriving real estate industry, Starlogic stands out as a one-stop-shop property company dedicated to building, construction, and property management. With decades of experience, the company has witnessed firsthand the pitfalls of mismanaged resources and squandered funds in property development. This inspired Starlogic to create a better way, focusing on seamless project execution, budget management, and integrity. At the heart of Starlogic’s mission is the desire to translate people’s dreams of homeownership into reality. The company’s core values of integrity, safety, and expertise guide every project, ensuring that clients receive exceptional service and value for their investment. What sets…

By Toluwanimi Adejumo Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed various industries across the globe, and Africa is no exception. As the continent continues to embrace technological advancements, AI offers a unique opportunity for individuals to enhance personal productivity.From automating mundane tasks to optimizing decision-making processes, AI has the potential to significantly improve the efficiency of individuals in both professional and personal domains. This article explores how Africans can harness AI to boost personal productivity and unlock new opportunities for growth and development. Understanding Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence is a broad field of computer science focused on creating systems capable of…

Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos defeated South Africa 3-1 at the Lucas Moripe Stadium to close in on qualification for the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals in Morocco. Shakirat Moshood finished with aplomb in the 20th minute to put the 2022 FIFA World Cup bronze medallists ahead at the Lucas ‘Masterpieces’ Moripe in Pretoria. Harmony Chidi, who scored 13 goals in the qualifying series for last year’s finals, made no mistake from six yards after Nigeria were warded a penalty. The Bantwana kept the Flamingos in their sights when they also converted a penalty two minutes after the break,…

The Nigerian Senate, once seen as the stronghold of democracy and a symbol of legislative integrity, has devolved into a theater of absurdity, an institution hijacked by individuals more preoccupied with personal vendettas than with serving the people they were elected to represent. The recent suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti is not just an attack on her as an individual; it is a resounding declaration that the system is rigged against women who dare to challenge the status quo. It is a chilling reminder that in a country where justice is often manipulated, the girl child and every aspiring female…

Nigeria’s Under 23, and Under 18 Men Handball Teams have begun intensive preparatory training ahead of two top International handball championships. The national under 23 men handball team under the tutelage of Solomon Yola and Adebayo Yekini are presently undergoing intensive training at the Package B of the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja ahead of the 5th IHF Emerging Nations Championship which will hold from March 11th to 16th 2025 in Vana, Bulgaria. The National Under 18 Men Handball team led by Coaches Emeka Nnamani and Joshua Ayo, have begun preparation at the Rowe Park Sports Center, Yaba, Lagos ahead…

Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, have embarked on a short break following their two-match tour of Cote d’Ivoire last week. Players and officials were given nine days off as they arrived from Abidjan on Saturday evening, with the team to regroup in Abuja on Monday, 10th March. Aliyu Zubairu’s charges won one and lost one of the two games, with captain Daniel Bameyi scoring from the penalty spot and forward Divine Oliseh making it 2-0 against the Ivorian Young Elephants on Wednesday. However, the table was turned in the second match on Friday, with the hosts running away 2-0 winners…

A young child has died of the Ebola virus in Uganda, the second victim of an outbreak that was announced in late January, the health ministry said on Saturday. On Tuesday, the east African country confirmed it had recorded 10 cases of the Sudan Ebola strain of the often deadly virus — including that of a nurse at Mulago National Referral Hospital, who had died. On Saturday, it announced an “additional positive case” had been detected at Mulago. The deceased, a child of four and a half, was “a resident of Kibuli (in the capital, Kampala) linked to the primary…

Mrs. Unoma Godswill Akpabio, the wife of the Senate President, has initiated multiple lawsuits against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The legal actions stem from statements allegedly made by Akpoti-Uduaghan during a televised interview on Arise News, which Akpabio claims were defamatory and violated her fundamental rights. In the fundamental rights lawsuit (Suit No: CV/814/25), Mrs. Akpabio argues that statements made by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan on the Senate floor on February 20, 2025, and later on Arise News, infringed on her rights under the Nigerian Constitution and international human rights laws. She is…